Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Mar 10, 2026 (BSS) - The SAARC agriculture centre today organised a regional webinar focusing on the challenges faced by marine and freshwater aquaculture due to climate change in South Asia. Experts participating in the programme stressed the impacts of climate change, adaptation strategies and the importance of sustainable aquaculture management. In his opening remarks, Director of the SAARC Agriculture Centre Dr Md Harunur Rashid said aquaculture and aquatic ecosystems in South Asia are increasingly being affected by climate change. The webinar was moderated by Senior Programme Specialist (Fisheries) of the SAARC Agriculture Centre Dr Md Shariful Islam. He highlighted major challenges facing aquaculture in South Asia, including increasing salinity, climate change and shifting water flow patterns.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 11, 2026 02:49 UTC